Councillors

This section contains information about the Coleford Town Councillors.

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Cllr Sue Merrikin – Mayor My family consists of myself, my husband and my daughter. Click Here To View More
Cllr Paul Kay -   Deputy Mayor I am a retired fire fighter and married to Michelle, I have two sons Peter and Robin. Click Here To View More
Cllr David Atherley I retired from the West Midlands Police and moved to Berry Hill, Coleford in February 1990. Click Here To View More

Cllr Ian Baird

 

Iain was born in Gloucestershire and moved to Berry Hill with his wife and three boys in 1987.

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Cllr Roger Drury

I live in Coalway with my wife and have 2 daughters

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Cllr Clive Elsmore

I was born in Cardiff to Forest parents Cyril and Lorna Elsmore, my family returned to Coleford in 1948.

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Cllr Eileen Elsmore I came to Coleford when I married Clive Elsmore forty-six years ago.  Since then I have worked as a civil servant and after retirement became an advisor at the Citizens Advice Bureau. Click Here To View More
Cllr Charlotte Morgan I was born in Gloucester hospital and have lived in Coleford all my life;I have just finished my A levels and have always wanted to be a part of Coleford. Click Here To View More

Cllr Janine Morgan

I have lived in Coleford for 24 years with my husband and 2 children.

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Cllr Nick Penny I have been a resident of Coleford for the vast majority of my life, moving away only briefly to study and for initial post graduate employment. Click Here To View More
Cllr Geoff Prosser

I was born at Stowe Grange Farm which is about 3 miles from Coleford.  My father was born in the same house and we farmed here until 1981 when we decided to go into tourism and bought Puzzlewood.

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Cllr Jeff Reynolds

I and my wife came to live in the Forest of Dean 15 years ago, this followed a career in Hotel Management.  We have enjoyed all aspects of our lives here and I now feel I would like to contribute to the community in which we live.

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Cllr Stephen Cox

I was born in London, Canadian raised and nationalised in the West Country.  Resident of Coleford since 1998, married with 4 children all of whom attended St John’s and Lakers and have now moved to pastures anew.


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